FESTIVAL “KOVA” BRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM STORIES TO REPUBLIKA SRPSKA

Gradiška will become a meeting point for filmmakers, artists and cinema enthusiasts this September as the International Film Festival “Kova” brings a programme dedicated to film, culture and contemporary artistic expression.

Taking place from September 10 to 13, the festival will fill this city on the Sava River with film screenings and accompanying events, creating a new cultural gathering point in Republika Srpska.

The festival is named after Koviljka Kova Bačvić, the first female film editor in Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose professional work left an important mark on the region’s cinematography.

FOUR DAYS DEDICATED TO THE SEVENTH ART

For four festival days, Gradiška will welcome filmmakers and audiences eager to discover new cinematic stories, emerging authors and different approaches to filmmaking.

One of the festival’s key features is its international character, providing a platform for local, regional and international filmmakers and giving Gradiška an opportunity to present its cultural scene beyond the local community.

The festival also offers audiences the chance to discover films that often remain outside mainstream cinema, creating an opportunity for a different and more diverse cinematic experience.

GRADIŠKA AS A CULTURAL TOURISM DESTINATION

The film festival is also becoming an interesting addition to Gradiška’s tourism offer.

Cultural events such as “Kova” contribute to a richer visitor experience, particularly for travellers who want to explore a destination not only through its natural landscapes and gastronomy, but also through art, culture and local events.

For visitors arriving in Gradiška in September, the festival can provide an additional reason to stay longer, explore the city and experience its growing cultural scene.

Located on the Sava River and close to important transport routes, Gradiška has significant potential for developing different forms of tourism, with cultural and film events representing an increasingly important part of that offer.

HONOURING KOVA BAČVIĆ AND SUPPORTING NEW FILMMAKERS

One of the festival’s distinctive features is its combination of remembrance and support for contemporary filmmakers.

Through the name of Koviljka Kova Bačvić, the festival preserves the memory of an important figure in the history of cinema in this region, while at the same time creating space for new generations of filmmakers to present their ideas and stories.

This combination of heritage and contemporary creativity gives the festival a special character and makes it a valuable addition to the cultural offer of Republika Srpska.

SEPTEMBER BRINGS A NEW FILM STORY TO GRADIŠKA

The International Film Festival “Kova” will bring together film, art, culture and tourism, placing Gradiška in the spotlight of cinema enthusiasts for several days.

For audiences, filmmakers and festival guests, the event will be an opportunity to enjoy film screenings, meet new people and discover new creative voices, while also experiencing Gradiška as a destination that is increasingly developing its tourism offer through cultural events.